CIBN Backs ACAMB’s New Leadership, Pledges Support for Bold Reform Agenda

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The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) has pledged its full support to the Association of Corporate and Marketing Professionals in Banks (ACAMB) following a high-level strategic meeting between the leadership of both institutions in Lagos.

The meeting, held on Tuesday at the CIBN Building, marked the formal introduction of ACAMB’s newly inaugurated Executive Committee to the CIBN leadership and signaled the beginning of a renewed phase of collaboration between the two bodies.

Leading the ACAMB delegation, the President, Jide Sipe, described the visit as a defining moment in his administration and a foundational step toward actualising his vision for the association.

“When we assumed office, one of the first decisions we took was to engage key stakeholders,” Sipe said. “However, we considered it essential to begin with our primary constituency and core partners. We want them to clearly understand the direction we are charting and support our efforts to position ACAMB for greater impact and success.”

He added that the engagement with CIBN was indispensable. “We couldn’t have properly commenced our tenure without this very important meeting with CIBN,” he stated.

Sipe formally introduced members of the new ACAMB Executive Committee, including 2nd Vice President, Morolake Phillip-Ladipo; General Secretary, Olugbenga Owootomo; Assistant General Secretary, Ademola Adeshola; Publicity Secretary, Abiodun Coker; and Executive Secretary, Fadekemi Ajakaiye.

Unveiling his administration’s roadmap, Sipe outlined a reform-driven agenda focused on youth engagement, professional capacity development, stronger industry advocacy, and deeper stakeholder collaboration.

In his response, the CIBN President, Professor Pius Deji Olanrewaju, commended ACAMB’s forward-looking vision and reaffirmed the Institute’s commitment to supporting the association’s programmes and reforms.

He noted that the banking sector must continue to prioritise reputational management, sustainable corporate practices, governance reforms, and continuous professional training to remain resilient in a rapidly evolving environment.

Olanrewaju praised ACAMB’s longstanding collaboration with CIBN in information and reputation management, describing it as instrumental in strengthening public confidence in Nigeria’s banking industry.

“ACAMB’s support has enhanced the brand equity of both CIBN and the banking sector,” he said, recalling the association’s proactive role in managing sector-wide challenges over the years.

He further pledged CIBN’s backing for ACAMB’s 30th anniversary celebrations scheduled for September 2026, its Annual General Meeting, fundraising initiatives, capability development programmes, and undergraduate mentorship schemes.

“I want to assure you that everything presented today has been clearly noted and will be acted upon,” Olanrewaju said. “We are fully committed to working closely with you to translate these discussions into measurable progress. Our shared objective is to strengthen the sector, safeguard its reputation, and enhance its public image in a sustainable and meaningful way.”

He added that the meeting addressed several strategic reforms crucial to the future of the industry, including the need for continuous learning and adaptation to emerging programmes and trends.

The engagement ended on a positive note, with both organisations reaffirming their commitment to deepening collaboration in the collective interest of Nigeria’s banking sector.